Obituaries

Jan 1, 2018

Donna Jean Bean, age 93, of New Philadelphia, died Monday, January 1, 2018 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born at New Philadelphia, Ohio on June 19, 1924, Donna was the daughter of the late Byron C. and Zella Florence Parcell Herron.

She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and...

Dec 31, 2017

Nell (Romanic) Gazdik, 100, of New Philadelphia died peacefully, Sunday evening December 31, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice at Park Village South.

Born at Force, Pennsylvania on December 12, 1917, Nell was the daughter of the late John and Pauline Filik Romanic.

Following her graduation from Houston Township she furthered her education at Duff’s Iron City College...

Dec 30, 2017

Charles R Smitley, 65, of Uhrichsville, passed away in Schoenbrunn Healthcare Center at New Philadelphia on December 30, 2017.

Born in Dover on December 13, 1952, he was the son of the Norma Jean Haglock of Columbus and the late Charles E. Smitley.

Chuck was a graduate of Dover High School, and worked for 18 years in Coco, Florida at...

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Dec 28, 2017

Glenn Richard Morris, 86, of Canton formerly of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Allay Senior Care Center at Canton.

Born on December 29, 1930 at New Philadelphia, He is the son of the late Emila (Fred) Elliott and Harry (Virgie) Morris.

Glenn was a 1948 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and was employed by Union Camp...

Dec 27, 2017

Dec 27, 2017

Rodgie Joan Frantz, 93, of Massillon, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Affinity Hospital at Massillon following a recent illness.

A daughter of the late Rodger Johnson and the late Helen (Renicker) Miller, Rodgie was born November 3, 1924 at Midvale, Ohio.

Rodgie graduated from Midvale High School in 1942. Then, on October 24, 1945, she married George H....

Dec 25, 2017

Michael Lewis Mathews, 74, of New Philadelphia, passed away surrounded by his family on Christmas morning, December 25, 2017, following an extended illness.

Born in Dover on March 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert Lewis and Vivian Ethel (Goulder) Mathews.

On January 9, 1966, Mike married his lifelong friend and companion, the former Jacquelin Irene Warfield....

Dec 25, 2017

Dec 24, 2017

Charles B. Mazzoleni, 80, of Dover, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Union Hospital at Dover following a sudden illness.

A son of the late Charles J. and Wilma (Shuman) Mazzoleni, Charles was born March 10, 1937 at Wainwright, Ohio.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan and Australia. In 1994, he retired...

Dec 24, 2017

Ginger Swaim, 78, of Uhrichsville died early December 24, 2017 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover while in the care of Community Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born at Wheeling, West Virginia on May 26, 1939, Ginger was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Uveges) Delbert.

She was a graduate of Dover High School...

Dec 24, 2017

James David “Jim” Haas, of Dalton, Ohio, formerly of Greentown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2017 after a period of declining health. He is no longer in pain and is now resting in the loving arms of Jesus.

A son of the late Alvin Sr. & Catherine (Schumacher) Haas, James was born...

Dec 24, 2017

Catherine Marie Gleason, 64, of Gnadenhutten, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Aultman Hospital at Canton following a sudden illness.

Born in Harrison County near Tappan Lake, on November 5, 1953, Cathy was a daughter of the late Frank Thomas and Anna Josephine (Wszeborowski) Verhovec.

Cathy deeply loved her family and friends and would do anything for anyone in need...

Dec 23, 2017

George Androsky, 84, of Dover, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Claymont Health and Rehab at Uhrichsville after a fight with dementia.

A son of the late Joseph and Susie Androsky, George was born April 29, 1933 at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

George loved fishing, hunting, camping, being outdoors, working on cars, traveling and spending time with his family.  George...

Dec 22, 2017

Mary Ann (Parker) Blackwell, 87, of New Philadelphia left Friday, December 22, 2017 for a better place after an illness of Guillain Barre and lymphoma.

A daughter of the late Ambrose A. and Della Mary (Beckett) Parker, Mary Ann was born November 27, 1930 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas County.

Mary Ann attended grade school at Perry Township and graduated from...

Dec 21, 2017

Joseph Charles Monte, age 90 of New Philadelphia died Thursday, December 21, 2017, in New Dawn Retirement Center at Dover following a period of declining health.

Born on April 20, 1927 at Roswell, Joe was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Ann (Kornish) Monte.

Joe was a graduate of the former Midvale High School and a longtime member...

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Sally Jo Robillard, 46, of New Philadelphia, died at her home on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

A daughter of Rebecca Applegarth of Florida, Sally was born October 22, 1971 in Union Hospital at Dover.

Sally earned degrees in both cosmetology and office technology but chose to be a stay-at-home mother and took great pride in caring for her family. She...